Viel et Compagnie: directors' dealings · France · AMF

About Viel et Compagnie

VIEL ET COMPAGNIE is a Paris-listed investment holding company focused on financial services and long-term ownership. The group, identified by ISIN FR0000050049 and ticker VIL, is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment B. Its model is that of a professional, responsible long-term shareholder that works closely with portfolio companies to unlock growth and create value over time. According to its corporate profile, VIEL & Cie consolidates three core businesses: interdealer broking through Compagnie Financière Tradition, online trading through Bourse Direct, and a 40% stake in SwissLife Banque Privée. The group’s roots go back to a much older financial house founded in Paris in 1920. Originally active as a money-market broker, the business underwent a major strategic shift when Patrick Combes took control in 1979. That acquisition marked the beginning of a long expansion phase, as the company moved from a small brokerage operation to a diversified financial group with broader market reach. Historical sources also note a stock exchange listing on Paris’s secondary market in 1988, followed by acquisitions and scaling efforts during the 1990s. Today, the largest business line is Compagnie Financière Tradition, one of the world’s leading interdealer brokers, providing execution and brokerage services between financial institutions across markets. This segment accounts for the vast majority of consolidated revenue. VIEL & Cie also controls Bourse Direct, a well-known French online brokerage platform serving retail investors. In addition, the group has exposure to private banking through SwissLife Banque Privée, which broadens its footprint across the financial services value chain. Geographically, VIEL & Cie has an international profile through its subsidiaries and investments, with a strong European base and global activity through Tradition’s brokerage network. Strategically, the group emphasizes long-term stewardship, financial discipline, and active support for management teams within its portfolio. A notable recent point is that the company reported continued revenue growth in 2025, following a solid increase in 2024, underscoring the resilience of its financial-services platform.